Thom Lambert explains how such laws can lead to more trees being cut down. I discussed a similar problem on Point of Law back on Jan. 27, 2005.
Chronicling the high cost of our legal system
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Point of Law- NY comptroller candidate interviewedIra Stoll at Future of Capitalism talks with GOP hopeful Harry Wilson, who says, with reference to the pay-for-play scandals that have hit New York and other states, that he "would not be an active litigator" on the securities front.... […]Walter Olson
- Nothing new, no money for tort reform in latest health care billsBefore the Blair House confab on health care and then in a March 3 letter to members of Congress, President Obama made much of his acceptance of Republican ideas on health care reform, such as medical liability reform. The President's... […]Carter Wood
- California trial lawyer generosity, cont'dThe Civil Justice Association of California is out with updated details on its adversaries' political contributions, which topped $4 million in California's '07-'08 political cycle.... […]Walter Olson
- "Federal Judge Tosses $100 Million Punitive Damages Award Against BP"Curt Cutting at Cal Punitives analyzes a Texas worker-toxic-exposure case.... […]Walter Olson
- Around the web, March 19Comparative law edition: Many human rights cases in UK now being filed by businesses [Times Online] Emulate new-style European chemical regulation? Look before you leap [Angela Logomasini, NRO; Jonathan Adler] High-paid UK barrister denies charges of overbilling for legal aid... […]Walter Olson
- NY comptroller candidate interviewed
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